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H L Richards High Sch(Campus)

10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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H L Richards High Sch(Campus) serves 1,674 students in grades 9-12.

H L Richards High Sch(Campus) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,674 students
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s student population of 1,674 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,674 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

113 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2213 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

17%

28%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20%

32%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

Hispanic

25%

27%

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Black

25%

17%

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White

44%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.68

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Graduation Rate

(17-18)

90%

87%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

69%

44%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

24%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Community High School District 218

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s ranking?

H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are H L Richards High Sch(Campus) often compared to?

H L Richards High Sch(Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like Oak Lawn Community High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?

The graduation rate of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?

1,674 students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus).

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) students are White, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What grades does H L Richards High Sch(Campus) offer ?

H L Richards High Sch(Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is H L Richards High Sch(Campus) part of?

H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is part of Community High School District 218.